Sunday, March 8, 2009

Wear Your Baby week: The Benefits

Welcome to Wear Your Baby week! Whether this baby is your first or your fourth there are so many benefits to "wearing" your baby. The term "babywearing" blossomed when Dr. William Sears began promoting the benefits of carrying your child using a sling. Babywearing has been around for centuries all around the world, but with new research studies babywearing is becoming the hottest baby trend in the United States.

A great website for information about babywearing is http://www.parentingbynature.com/ , this is one of the most informative websites in the babywearing world. Parenting By Nature also sells one of the largest varieties of baby carriers that I've seen on the web. On their website you can find 10 Reasons Parents Are Choosing to Carry Their Babies. I encourage everyone to read the full article on their site.


10 Reasons Parents Are Choosing to Carry Their Babies by Parenting By Nature

1. Practical: You can attend to other children as well as taking care of yourself.
2. Convenient: Hands free means you can get on with life, breastfeed discreetly, and keep moving.
3. Freedom: Baby can go anywhere you can go - climbing stairs, hiking a mountain trail, walking along a sandy beach, or moving through airport security. You have none of the juggling and struggling of a stroller.
4. Safety: You know your baby is safe when you are out and about, because you never take your eye off your baby.
5. Comfort: You get the physical comfort of closeness, and both adult and baby have more confidence.
6. Bonding: When you spend time close to your baby, you become attuned to one another.
7. Health: Not only is a carried baby happier, but studies show less crying and better sleep in babies that are carried. *(43% less!! according to a 1986 study)
8. Development: Babywearing helps a child's physical, emotional, and mental development. * (a baby that cries less, learns more.)
9. Style: With such a variety of baby carriers and baby slings available, you are sure to find a great carrier that fits your style.
10. Fun!: While babywearing, your baby is within easy kissing and cuddling distance. (That's our favorite!)

*See Parenting By Nature's full article for more information! GO READ IT! It's fantastic!

Because GiveThemRoots and Parenting By Nature want your baby to have the best start possible, Parenting By Nature is giving GTR readers an exclusive chance to win a $50 gift certificate towards the carrier of your choice!

Rules: You must be 18 years or older to enter. This giveaway is open to all countries. Only one email address per household will be accepted. Giveaway ends on March 14, 2009 at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be announced on March 15, 2009.

WIN IT: 5 chances to win!! Leave a separate comment for each thing you do!

1. Complete the form below.
2. Visit http://www.parentingbynature.com/ , come back and leave a comment telling us which carrier you can't live without!
3. Subscribe to GiveThemRoots.
4. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter don't forget to @GiveThemRoots.
5. Become a fan of GiveThemRoots on Facebook.
**THIS CONTEST HAS ENDED! **
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44 comments:

BigSea said...

I want the Ergo carrier somethin' fierce. I wish I could justify spending $100 on another carrier... and $50 discount would help!

Thanks for the chance :)

Madeline said...

I would love the Ergo carrier, but when my little guy was a tiny one we couldn't have lived without the Moby wrap carrier!

Madeline said...

I subscribe!

Shannon said...

I LOVE my Baby Hawk but would love the Beco carrier with infant insert from their site. I would love the quick clips rather than having to tie it all up. Thx!

Shannon

Amanda A. said...

I love the Tokyo Hotslings Baby Sling.

Anonymous said...

I like the FreeHand Mei Tai Baby Carriers. Thanks.
pduthoy@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I am a subscriber.
pduthoy@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

i filled out the form.
pduthoy@yahoo.com

Séverine said...

I want the Ergo!!!! Can't go get it since I'm on bed rest for my 2nd.... aAARGH!!!
Cheers!

Daisy @ Our Growing Family said...

Can't live without the Ergo!!
daisyryan.adkins (at) gmail (dot) com

Daisy @ Our Growing Family said...

I subscribe :)
daisyryan.adkins (at) gmail (dot) com

Daisy @ Our Growing Family said...

I'm a fan on facebook, too!
daisyryan.adkins (at) gmail (dot) com
thanks for the opportunity!! :)

YZgirl4 said...

I have always wanted an ergo or beco


yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net

THE BROOKS CLAN said...

I just filled out the form. I just had a baby three weeks ago and have been looking for the perfect carrier. I could really use a $50 discount.

Lauren said...

Ooh, sooo many choices :D
I think I'd like to try a babyHawk :D

Lauren said...

I filled out the form.

THE BROOKS CLAN said...

I don't know if I could choose just one. The Ergo Baby Carrier looks pretty fun! I also have been looking into Moby Wraps...

THE BROOKS CLAN said...

I'm subscrided

Amanda said...

I filled out the survey form.

roegnerfamily@earthlink.net

Amanda said...

I would like to try the Hotslings Baby Sling - I think it would be great for my two-month old daughter!

roegnerfamily@earthlink.net

Amanda said...

I subscribed to your blog.
roegnerfamily[at]earthlink[dot]net

Anonymous said...

I would like the organic teething toys... but... I REALLY would love an Ergo baby carrier!

fillynn (at) juno (dot) com

ecochicmama said...

I would really love to try the new Ergo Sport. Love the trim design and breathability factor for sure. shawnahehr@yahoo.com

ecochicmama said...

I subscribe. shawnahehr@yahoo.com

ecochicmama said...

I am a fan on facebook.

sunnymum said...

I love the hotslings baby slings. They look really comfy. There are too many cute patterns to choose from though. NYC and Zoie Sateen are two of my favorite patterns.

sunnymum said...

I'm a subscriber
cbeargie at yahoo dot com

sunnymum said...

Now a facebook fan too. Thanks!
(c pepin)

Penelope said...

I had the Moby Wrap with my son, and it has become an Item I cannot live without. Naturally, if I won, that is what I would choose as a gift for my sister. :)

ourfamily said...

I am am going to Sea World Next week. The Ergo carrier would be very helpful. Thanks for the chance to win!

yyeres said...

my favorite is the Karma Baby Fleece Baby Sling in color Kiwi Sage/Charcoal. yyeres(at)gmail(dot)com

Katrina said...

It's hard to choose with all those great choices but I'm going to say the Freehand Mei Tai!

Xenia said...

Hard decision, but I think the FreeHand Mei Tai Baby Carrier looks like my favorite!

Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

team krasean said...

I think the Scootababy Hip Baby Carrier looks really cool.

sonjalindquist@yahoo.com

team krasean said...

I am a subscriber.

team krasean said...

I filled out the survey.

sonjalindquist@yahoo.com

ps. you do not have a $50000-$75000 slot for income level

team krasean said...

I am a fan on facebook.

Sarah N said...

I love the Kozy Mei Tai Baby Carrier!

Sarah N said...

I subscribe.

Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...

I would love to get a babyhawk mei tei! I've been looking at them for awhile! =)

mommainflipflops AT gmail.com

Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...

I tweeted about this contest!

mommainflipflops AT gmail.com

Twittername: mommainflipflop

Peggy said...

LOVE the Organic CuddlyWrap™ Baby Wrap,so easy on your back and I love the way it wraps.
Thanks
matternu@aol.com

Chris said...

The blue celery looks very intriguing. But what I really want is a moby.

Ms Jones said...

Great Giveaway!!

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